About Us

A Community Built on Compassion

Since 1973, Community Care Car has helped Woodland seniors maintain their independence through the power of neighbors helping neighbors.

Jim Lawson, the founder of Woodland Community Care Car

Jim Lawson, Founder

It Started With One Simple Question

In the early 1970s, Woodland businessman Jim Lawson noticed a growing challenge facing local seniors and individuals with disabilities: transportation. Doctor appointments. Grocery shopping. Community activities. Many people simply had no reliable way to get where they needed to go.

Rather than waiting for someone else to solve the problem, Jim began building what would eventually become Community Care Car.

Our Journey

A Timeline of Community and Commitment


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1973 Community Care Car Founded

Jim Lawson establishes the organization to provide free transportation for seniors and those in need.

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Community Steps Up

Kiwanis, Rotary, AARP, Soroptimist and many others volunteer their time and support.

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First Van Donated

Harter Volkswagen in Davis donates our first vehicle to help get the wheels turning.

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Community Fundraising

Local businesses and residents rally together, raising funds to purchase our own van.

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Operations Move to Senior Center

We find a home at the Senior Center, strengthening our connection with the senior community.

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Today

More than 50 years later, we continue to serve thousands of Woodland seniors each year.

Meet the Current President of Woodland Community Care Car

It has been my honor and a privilege to serve on the Community Care Car (CCC) Board of Trustees as Vice President and President for the past few years. Having a dedicated board of individuals with strong work ethics, devotion, and compassion to serve our seniors of Woodland is heartwarming. Our 130 volunteers are the formula for success for this organization. Thank you, CCC Team! Thank you to our sponsors, community donors, as well as our personal donors. With their contributions, our organization was able to purchase a new van. Support from our community makes it possible to continue to function independently for decades to come.

Woodland Community Care Car Current President
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Officers and Trustees - 2026

James D'Aurora
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President
Georgia Workman
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Vice President
Nadine Leishman
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Treasurer
Susan Cassady
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Secretary
Janice Cardin
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Past President
Sarah Gould
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Phone Scheduler
Bob Silva
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Van Scheduler
Sharon Hein
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Van Scheduler
David Corona
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Trustee
Roy Miller
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Trustee
Julie Farnham
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Trustee
Larry Main
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Trustee
Mark Smithers
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Shirlee Groos
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Trustee
Tawna Aubuchon
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Trustee
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Past Presidents

(1974 - Present)

1974
Jim Lawson
1975
George Bloom
1976
William Duay
1977
Wayne Guffin
1978
Wayne Guffin
1979
Corlyn Deatherage
1980
Corlyn Deatherage
1981
Edwin Warner
1982
Louise Ghidossi
1983
Jon Fechter
1984
Roy May
1985
Roy May
1986
Dave Kauderer
1987
Herb Brown
1988
Grant Homberger
1989
Jim Cranston
1990
Fred Gimshaw
1991
Warren Meyer
1992
George Enkoji
1993
Earl Feike
1994
Michael Radford
1995
Earle Lowart
1996
Earle Lowart
1997
Gale Humphrey
1998
Ed Day
1999
Bob Gilbert
2000
Stan Morehead
2001
Ron Faina
2002
Bruce Ricker
2003
D. Ross Parker
2004
Jim Noble
2005
Beverley Radford
2006
Hubert Byant
2007
Al Hornbuckle
2008
Al Hornbuckle
2009
Linda Nantz
2010
Don Campbell
2011
Gary Traynham
2012
Ken Nardinelli
2013
Cary Tommeraason
2014
Greg Gartung
2015
Greg Gartung
2016
Ron Smith
2017
Don Campbell
2018
Don Campbell
2019
Roy Miller
2020
Dave Dickey
2021
Dave Dickey
2022
George Workman
2023
Georgia Workman
2024
Dave Dickey
2025
Janice Cardin

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide safe reliable transportation for Woodland seniors supporting their ability to maintain independence, access essential services and connect with their community.


Our volunteers are committed to serving with compassion, respect and personalized approach to every


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Help Continue the Story

Every ride depends on volunteers, donors, and community support.